FROM THE PASTOR

2:42 Clubs meet on Wednesday nights in homes across the Valley, and here at the Church. For the past 6 weeks, we have been involved in a book and video series called The Influential Disciple. The author of this book is today’s guest speaker, Scott Hagan.

Scott and Karen are truly amazing. Back in the 80’s, Pam and I were Youth Pastors in Southern California while they were pastoring in Northern California. We had heard so many wonderful things about how the Lord was using them, so in 1987, I asked Scott to come speak at our Youth Winter Camp. My Intern (who now pastors in Fresno) and I found some clip on earrings with a dangling Cross attached at the end, which we were both wearing the first time Scott and I met in person.

He didn’t say anything, but 20 minutes into the ride he later told me how his stomach was churning because he had heard that Youth Pastors in SoCal were very liberal. We still laugh about the practical joke today. Not only did he speak for Camp, but we came back for a week of Youth Revival each night. During the day Scott was billed as a comedian as we were allowed to do school assemblies.

Keep in mind that the public schools were difficult to get into. In fact I had yet to see the doors open even for Donnie Moore. But just prior to that week, a tragedy happened on one of the local high school campuses and Scott was allowed to speak in a different school each day.

All together, Scott spoke 19 times that week and was also interviewed by the Los Angeles Times due to another National tragedy that had just happened. I could tell you many other stories about this great man who has pastored and planted incredible churches, written several books, and most recently was the President of North Central AG University in Minneapolis. He has a great track record of being in the right place at the right time.

So great to have Scott & Karen here with us today!

Blessings,

Randy & Pam